Advertise on podcast: PSHE Talks by The PSHE Association

In this episode of PSHE Talks we catch up with Harriet Over, professor of developmental and social psychology at the University of York, to learn more about: - The history and business model behind the manosphere — interrogating how and why these ideas have been popularised. - The evidence and research base underpinning our lesson plans on this topic. - How you can support boys and young men in your role as PSHE teachers. - Reasons to be optimistic for the future of boys and young men, including the success of recent approaches and interventions. Download the free lessons and access on-demand training: pshe-association.org.uk/challenging-misogyny 00:53 - Introduction 02:00 - What is the manosphere and how has it evolved? 04:00 - What does the research tell us about how young people are encountering and engaging with the manosphere? 09:00 - Exploring the role of PSHE education and teachers 18:00 - The research behind the 'challenging the narrative' lessons 24:30 - Reasons to be optimistic 27:00 - Harriet's key takeaway for PSHE teachers (+ final reflections)

A roundup of recent and upcoming lesson plans, policy announcements and events from PSHE Association CEO Jono Baggaley. Autumn term 2025.

Our Head of Research joins two of our Subject Specialists to discuss Foundations for Wellbeing, our evidence-based mental health and wellbeing curriculum for primary schools.

We hear from Dr Harry Sumnall, a Professor in Substance Use at the School of Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University, on changing trends in young people's drug use, when and how to talk to children and young people about substances, and how drug education fits within the wider PSHE curriculum and whole-school approach.

We catch up with Heidi Andrews, PSHE lead at Malvern College, about how she ensured a smooth and positive ISI inspection experience. Talking points covered include: - How Heidi prepared for her inspection (including the CPD course she attended with us) - The overall experience of inspection - Top tips and takeaways around preparing for inspection leading PSHE in independent schools Read the transcript of this interview: https://pshe-association.org.uk/frontline-interview-experiences-of-isi-inspection Learn more about our CPD opportunities for the independent school sector: https://pshe-association.org.uk/training

We hear from Faye — a Senior Lecturer in Primary Education based at the University of Brighton — on her role, challenges and the impact of being a PSHE Education Lecturer. Listen or read in full to learn more about how the University of Brighton approaches and structures a PSHE programme for its primary UG, PG and apprenticeship trainee teachers. You’ll also get top tips and real-world examples for: - How to incorporate PSHE teaching and learning into school placements. - Identifying student needs and using student voice to tailor your curriculum and improve confidence. - Supporting trainee teacher progression in PSHE education. (What is it? Why should we teach it? How should we teach it?) - Assessing trainee teacher progress in PSHE. Stay tuned to the end to hear from Faye on the challenges and rewards of leading PSHE for an ITT provider, in her experience.

We hear from Caroline — SEND Advisor to the Special Partnership Trust — on how her schools are using and adapting our Planning Framework for Pupils with SEND. Interviewee: Caroline Jewell, SEND Advisor to the Special Partnership Trust Caroline is SEND Advisor to the Special Partnership Trust, having worked previously as a Headteacher. Based in the South West of England, the trust is made up of ten SEN schools and ARBs. Since it was founded in 2016, the trust has championed a collaborative and innovative approach to education, and this extends to their PSHE education programme.    Interviewer: Jenny Fox, Senior Subject Specialist Jenny is one of the Senior Subject Specialists at the PSHE Association. She has a Masters in Teaching and Learning, and led PSHE education and Citizenship in two London schools, including a school with Specialist Resourced Provision for Autism.

Why tech and AI won't be replacing real teachers in PSHE classrooms any time soon. And why that's a good thing!

An update from PSHE Association CEO Jono Baggaley on recent developments and a few things to look out for this (Autumn 2024) half-term.

Senior Subject Specialist, Jenny Fox, catches up with Dr Mike Farquhar and Dr Tom Maycock about updates to 'The sleep factor', our suite of lessons for primary and secondary, which now includes a brand-new pack for KS5/post-16. Download the sleep factor: https://pshe-association.org.uk/sleep About Evelina London's sleep medicine service: Evelina London’s sleep medicine service care for children and young people, from newborns to adolescents, with a wide variety of sleep problems. The service is one of the few comprehensive children's sleep centres in the UK, and sees more than 3,000 children each year. The team provide clinical evaluation, diagnosis and management of children with all forms of sleep disorders including narcolepsy and sleep apnoea. The service also supports sleep difficulties in children with neurodevelopmental difference such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Find general information and advice for teenagers about sleep at: https://www.evelinalondon.nhs.uk/our-services/hospital/sleep-medicine-department/how-to-sleep-well-for-teenagers.aspx

In this episode Nick considers some ways of deconstructing a story, including using case studies and ‘timeline’, in order to help us use it to explore issues and strategies in PSHE. Join Nick for this fascinating journey into the medium of story, paved with vital psychological insights on ‘critical’ and ‘crunch’ moments and exploring how our young people can access their learning when they need it most.

23/24 academic year roundup and policy update from our CEO Jono Baggaley.

We hear from Nicola — an Assistant Head teacher working in an all-through complex needs school — about her experiences of supporting students to navigate their online lives.

Autumn term 2023 roundup and reflections from our CEO Jono Baggaley.

Presented by Jenny Fox, one of our Senior Subject Specialists, and featuring colleagues Bethan Miller and Dr Joshua Stubbs, this episode looks at the statistics and research base around the impact of bullying, as well as the importance of establishing and maintaining friendships for all children and young people. We also consider schools’ statutory duties, and the nuances of teaching this topic in primary school and secondary school settings.